Persecuted - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɜːsəˌkjuːtəd|  American pronunciation of the word persecuted
Brit.  |ˈpɜːsɪkjuːtɪd|  British pronunciation of the word persecuted
- this word is a past tense form of the verbto persecute
- this word is a past participle form of the verbto persecute

verb

- simple past tense and past participle of persecute

Extra examples

...in the 17th century the Quakers were persecuted for beliefs and practices that older churches regarded as blasphemies...

The country's leaders relentlessly persecuted those who fought against the regime.

They were persecuted for their beliefs.

The black footman persecuted her with his addresses.

Members of these sects are ruthlessly persecuted.

The Puritans left England to escape being persecuted.

Like many celebrities, she complained of being persecuted by the press.

Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries

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